Question 1

been taking 20mg paxil 11:30am for about 5 months.can i take nyquil at night or theraflu since i'm really sick?

Accepted Answer

No for Nyquil: Yes for theraflu, as paxil would interact with an ingredient in Nyquil preparations called dextromethotphan, good luck

Question 2

it ok to take theraflu and nyquil at the same time ?

Accepted Answer

No: These OTC meds both contain a decongestant and acetaminophen. Taking both can be dangerous.

These OTC combination medications are not very effective 
and will not make you get better 1 day sooner than taking nothing.  Your best bet is to take Tylenol(acetaminophen) for pain or fever and a 12 hour nasal decongestant spray like Afrin for nasal congestion, follow the directions on label.

Question 3

so basically i can take the nyquil after theraflu but only a little bit ? or i should wait about an hour?

Accepted Answer

: Both of these medications contain acetaminophen and taking both at less than 6 hours apart, you risk overdosing on acetaminophen. Do not take more than 3-4 g of acetaminophen in one day and no alcohol while you are taking it.

Question 4

i recently just took theraflu 30 mins ago and was wondering when could i take my nyquil how long am i supposed to wait?

Accepted Answer

: As long as you are not going over 1000mg of acetaminophen (tylenol) every 6hr, then you are ok to take the nyquil now. All of these cold/cough medicines usually come with a bit of acetaminophen (tylenol). So you want to make sure that you are not inadvertently going overboard with the acetaminophen which can have negative effects on the liver.

Question 5

i have a bad flu right now. can i take theraflu during the day and nyquil at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you follow recommendations on the box and don't combine the meds. So if each medicine allowed every 6 hours, you can take theraflu 3 times and NyQuil one time.  Do not double Tylenol (acetaminophen) which almost always a component of this pills, it can be toxic.

Question 6

my husband jut drink a theraflu tea and 1 hour later he tok a nyquil what can happen to him?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully nothing: just skip the next dose of either, Theraflu and nyquil have different combo formulations and can contain the same ingredients in each, so you may have a double effect or increased chances of side effects as sedation / CNS depression, read the labels carefully, wish you both wellness

Question 7

i ran out of nyquil & 6 hours later i took theraflu severe cold & cough. did i do wrong by taking nyquil & theraflu in the same day ??

Accepted Answer

: There is a wide range of safe dosages in over the counter medications.  You may find you have more side effects than the desired effect of cold medicine.  We do not recommend any of these for children.

Question 8

can you take benzonatate and theraflu (or nyquil) at the same time?  trying to get some sleep and wonder if taking these simultaneously is od'ing.

Accepted Answer

No problem: Taking both of those should be just fine.  Get some rest!

Question 9

im on claritin (loratadine) d and flonase, but getting little relief/sleep. is it okay to also take either theraflu nightime sever cold and cough or nyquil coldflu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Only take either, the theraflu or the nyquil, not both, and if you do, please drop the evening/night dose of the claritin (loratadine) d, till you see your doctor, read the labels carefully, might cause sedation, so don't drive or operate machinery, good luck

Question 10

could i take nyquil that expired march of 2013?

Accepted Answer

Recommend against: Expiration dates are used for reasons. I cannot predict it would cause harm or that it would not work, but the risk outweighs the benefit.  I would get non-expired nyquil.

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A member asked:

Been taking 20mg paxil 11:30am for about 5 months.can i take nyquil at night or theraflu since i'm really sick?

A member asked:

It ok to take theraflu and nyquil at the same time ?

A member asked:

So basically i can take the nyquil after theraflu but only a little bit ? or i should wait about an hour?

A member asked:

I recently just took theraflu 30 mins ago and was wondering when could i take my nyquil how long am i supposed to wait?

A member asked:

I have a bad flu right now. can i take theraflu during the day and nyquil at night?

A member asked:

My husband jut drink a theraflu tea and 1 hour later he tok a nyquil what can happen to him?

A member asked:

I ran out of nyquil & 6 hours later i took theraflu severe cold & cough. did i do wrong by taking nyquil & theraflu in the same day ??

A member asked:

Can you take benzonatate and theraflu (or nyquil) at the same time? trying to get some sleep and wonder if taking these simultaneously is od'ing.

A member asked:

Im on claritin (loratadine) d and flonase, but getting little relief/sleep. is it okay to also take either theraflu nightime sever cold and cough or nyquil coldflu?

A member asked:

Could i take nyquil that expired march of 2013?

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